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Let's See If You Can Guess The Shakespearean Tragedy Based On Its First Line

Shakespeare Tragedy Plays Trivia Quiz

This line is spoken by the First Citizen in _Coriolanus_.

"Before we proceed any further, hear me speak."

This line is spoken by Bernardo in _Hamlet_.

This is spoken by Philo in _Antony & Cleopatra_.

"Nay, but this dotage of our general's  
O'erflows the measure..."

This is spoken by Flavius in _Julius Caesar_.

"Home, you idle creatures get you home:  
Is this a holiday?"

This line is spoken by the Prologue in _Romeo & Juliet._

"Two households, both alike in dignity..."

This line is spoken by the First Witch in Macbeth.

"When shall we three meet again?  
In thunder, lightning, or in rain?"

This line is spoken by Roderigo in _Othello_.

This line is spoken by the Poet in Timon of Athens.

This line is spoken by Saturninus in _Titus Andronicus._

"Noble patricians, patrons of my right, defend the justice of my cause with arms..."

This line is spoken by Kent from _King Lear._

"I thought the king had more affected the Duke of  
Albany than Cornwall."

You don't know much about Shakespeare's tragedies, but that's okay! There's a wonderful world of murder, immorality, and philosophy waiting for you!

Act I

You know a little bit about Shakespeare's tragedies, but not a whole lot. That's okay! It's time for some exploration!

Act II

You have a solid knowledge of Shakespeare's tragedies! You definitely paid attention in school when you read Shakespeare. There's plenty more to explore!

Act III

Wow, you know a lot of Shakespeare's tragedies! You love Shakespeare's works and can definitely call yourself an aficionado. Kudos!

Act IV

Wow! Amazing job! You got all of the questions right! You are a Shakespeare expert. English major? Theatre major? Teacher? Professor? Scholar? Dedicated hobbyist? Regardless, amazing job!

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Let's See If You Can Guess The Shakespearean Tragedy Based On Its First Line

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